News

Oct. 19, 2020
14th CS continues to advance the Computers for Learning program

Even with COVID-19 transforming everyday life, Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi continues to advance the Department of Defense’s Computers for Learning program.
Oct. 1, 2020
Former Vietnam POW surprised with a room dedication

Ret. U.S. Air Force Col. Carlyle “Smitty” Harris, former Vietnam prisoner of war, was honored with the dedication of a lounge room in his name at the American Legion Post #49 in Tupelo, Mississippi on September 18, 2020.
Sept. 24, 2020
IP completes 4,000th flying hour in T-38 Talon

Working on a gloomy Wednesday morning can be difficult for many, but for Lt. Col. David “Beau” Easterling Jr., 43rd Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot, this day was special.Easterling completed his 4,000th flying hour in the T-38 Talon on September 23, 2020, at Columbus Air Force Base, Miss.
Sept. 10, 2020
Instructor pilot strengthens airfield readiness through beta app

To innovate and improve the process Capt. McKenzie Kane, 50th Flying Training Squadron Instructor pilot, has been designing an application over the past year to display such information called AF Status. AF Status is now being used to replace a dated process to disseminate pre-flight information
Sept. 2, 2020
AETC tests new, innovative way of helicopter pilot training

Two 23rd Flying Training Squadron TH-1H Hueys stationed at Fort Rucker, Alabama, and 14 personnel, traveled to Columbus Air Force Base for training as part of the Undergraduate Helicopter Training Next (UHTN) program.
Aug. 11, 2020
14 FTW CC congratulates SUPT Class 20-20/21 graduates during speech

Col. Seth Graham, the 14th Flying Training Wing commander, congratulated Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 20-20/21 at their graduation ceremony August 7, 2020, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi.
Aug. 6, 2020
ATC Tower gains new position, first two Airmen earn ratings

The first two Airmen ever in the Air Traffic Control Tower are now certified in the Tower Coordinator position.
July 20, 2020
McElhinney delivers final speech to SUPT Class 20-18/19

Col. Tom McElhinney III, 14th Operations Group commander, spoke at Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 20-18/19 Graduation on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss.
July 17, 2020
Columbus AFB medical Airmen ensure readiness through TCCC

The 14th Medical Group held the Wing’s first on-site Tactical Combat Casualty Care All Combatants course July 16, 2020, at the Kortiz Clinic, training 10 medics from Columbus Air Force Base. The course provides medics with life-saving skills in addition to tactical field care, tactical evacuation
July 1, 2020
SUPT instructor pilots undergo PIT

Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Instructor pilots from every base across the U.S. learn from the most experienced instructors at Pilot Instructor Training (PIT), in Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas.